Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

How does the Tánaiste respond to the assertion of the Syrian citizens who came to this House that direct military intervention by the UN is required? All Members of the Dáil are committed to pursuing diplomatic means, but the assertion of those most directly affected was that military intervention is required.

Has the Tánaiste had discussions with his EU counterparts regarding what will happen after 20 July? We are in a civil war situation that is continuing and getting worse. On Monday last, 100 people were killed in Syria and that was described as an average number of deaths. Has the Tánaiste had any bilateral contact with his counterparts in Russia or China on this matter?

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